824-826 West Altgeld Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 824-826 West Altgeld Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 20 permits, 8 not closed, and 22 violations, 20 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 824-826 West Altgeld Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 20 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2025Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc. new open wood pergola over private rooftop deck to unit ph. all work as per plans.existing 3 story masonry building w/ basement / 2 dwelling units.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2023
Change of plumbing contractor permit #100981866 to ls plumbing inc.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2022Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garag
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2022
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - new construction Aug 2022Expired
Sc 2019 cbc: erect 3 story , iiia masonry 2 dwelling unit, building with basement, private deck on first and 2nd fl, private roof deckon principal building, with pergolas, and a 3 story rear porch, and roof acess fixture and detached 3 car garage with roof deck, pergolas and ,rear wood fence, per plans. conditional approval per 14a-4-404.13., release of full wrecking permit still pending.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only apt # 2 # 403231331 job # 102970226
- Permit - new construction Apr 2018Complete
Erect 3 story iiib masonry 2 dwelling units building with basement, roof deck with rooftop stairway enclosure, front and rear open porches, decks and 2 car detached garage with roof deck and open stairs per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Mar 2018Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2018
Revision to permit#100722321 add fireplace specialist to permit.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2017Complete
Rt-4. construct new rear exterior stairs to an existing residential building, as per plans.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2017Complete
Self-certification review: erect 3 story 3 d.u. building (3b construction) with basement, roof top deck, roof top stair enclosure, front 3 story decks, rear 4 story stair, detached 3 car garage (3b construction), rear deck at first floor as per plan.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2017Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lincoln Fullerton Reit Property, Llc, 2358 North Lincoln Avenue (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,450 ft
Tingstol Co and 9 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Biograph Theater Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,300 ft
Alcott Elem School (1,300 ft), Lincoln Elem School (1,850 ft), Mayer Elem School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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